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Double Tournois - Francis 9th type ND
| Copper | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Château-Regnault (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Francis (1558-1614) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1605-1614 |
| Value | 2 Deniers (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Livre (1545-1629) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54006 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Three lilies posed 2 and 1, break on the right. Beginning of legend at 12 o'clock, smooth circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✿ DOVBLE.TOVRNOIS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Tournois - Francis (9th type) ND (1605-1614) coin from Principality of Château-Regnault (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in France. The coin was issued during the reign of King Francis II, who ruled from 1559 to 1560, and it was a time of religious tensions, political intrigue, and financial instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of 16th-century France.
